tony hawk is probably the most popular skateboarder of all time. he is noted for inventing over 80 tricks, and the most popular one of these is the 900.
many claim he's the best skateboarder, but most skaters believe that no one deserves such a title since there are so many guys who are as good as tony that it's impossible to make a comparison like that.
he's also the founder of the tony hawk foundation, an organization that raises money and builds skateparks for kids in need of them.
some hate him because he endorses mainstream companies, while others are die hard fans. any way you look at it, you have to admit that he's for real and he's highly responsible for the way skateboarding is percieved by the public today.
i suggest reading his autobiography for more info, as this definition does not do him justice.
many claim he's the best skateboarder, but most skaters believe that no one deserves such a title since there are so many guys who are as good as tony that it's impossible to make a comparison like that.
he's also the founder of the tony hawk foundation, an organization that raises money and builds skateparks for kids in need of them.
some hate him because he endorses mainstream companies, while others are die hard fans. any way you look at it, you have to admit that he's for real and he's highly responsible for the way skateboarding is percieved by the public today.
i suggest reading his autobiography for more info, as this definition does not do him justice.
tony hawk became a pro skater when he was 14. he was an outcast, as all skaters were of that time period. he skated because he loved it. little did he know at the time, his persistence through the death of skating in the early 90's and all of his other struggles would end up rewarding him with an amazing career.
by karl February 25, 2005
by wouldnt you like to know December 30, 2003
i hear that he's good
by irishmoron August 24, 2005
the main cause for the demise and mass popularity of modern skateboarding. started a video game that caused a new wave of dumbasses, little kids or skhaters to start skateboarding making it the "cool" thing to do. also the founder of one of the shittiest skateboard companies ever, birdhouse, yet it is popular.
by nateee December 27, 2006
Tony Hawk single handedly fucked skateing fo life by releasing a video game and making a whole shit lode of posers.
by cartman5000 July 26, 2004
a sellout who only skates vert and cant do shit street. because of him ignorant bastards ask me all the time if i skate "those big u shaped ramps" theyre halfpipes dumbasses. and no i dont because vert skating has no progression and never will because it is dying
by aids monkey November 01, 2007
by angryspec2 December 12, 2006